How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Oasis, The Black Keys, The National, Paolo Nutini, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Amy Winehouse, NSYNC, Alanis Morissette, Jennifer Lopez, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers
They are the ‘2000s Throwback’ artists selected among the 448 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which Oasis member sings lead vocals on ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ ?
- A Liam Gallagher
- B Noel Gallagher
- C Gem Archer
2. The Black Keys’ track ‘Next Girl’ is largely inspired by which band member’s personal life?
- A Dan Auerbach
- B Patrick Carney
- C Steve Stoute
3. Which musical element is unique in The National’s ‘Fake Empire’ ?
- A Multi-layered vocals
- B Polyrhythmic piano
- C Extensive guitar solo
4. In which year did Paolo Nutini release ‘Candy’ ?
- A 2007
- B 2008
- C 2009
5. With whom did Robert Plant collaborate for the track ‘Killing The Blues’ ?
- A Alison Krauss
- B Emmylou Harris
- C Bonnie Raitt
6. ‘Me & Mr. Jones’ by Amy Winehouse refers to which rapper?
- A Jay-Z
- B Nas
- C Drake
7. Which *NSYNC song features Justin Timberlake on all lead vocals?
- A Gone
- B Pop
- C Bye Bye Bye
8. ‘Eight Easy Steps’ by Alanis Morissette critiques which type of advice?
- A Political advice
- B Self-help advice
- C Fashion advice
9. Where was Jennifer Lopez’s single ‘Do It Well’ notably performed in the UK?
- A BBC’s Top of the Pops
- B The Graham Norton Show
- C Parkinson
10. Which music event marked Aerosmith’s ‘Jaded’ debut?
- A The Grammy Awards
- B American Music Awards
- C MTV Video Music Awards
11. ‘Don’t Stop’ was part of which The Rolling Stones compilation album?
- A Forty Licks
- B Hot Rocks 1964–1971
- C GRRR!
12. Which Red Hot Chili Peppers song from 1991 speaks about altruism?
- A Under the Bridge
- B Give It Away
- C Higher Ground
Tracklist
1 . Oasis . Don’t Look Back In Anger |
2 . The Black Keys . Next GirlOn TV today , The Black Keys with Craig Ferguson (2010) |
3 . The National . Fake Empire |
4 . Paolo Nutini . Candy |
5 . Robert Plant . Alison Krauss . Killing The Blues |
6 . Amy Winehouse . Me & Mr Jones |
7 . NSYNC . GoneJive Records release NSYNC’s fourth and final studio album . ‘Celebrity’ (2001) |
8 . Alanis Morissette . Eight Easy StepsOn TV today , Alanis Morissette with Jay Leno (2004) |
9 . Jennifer Lopez . Do It Well |
10 . Aerosmith . Jaded |
11 . The Rolling Stones . Don’t Stop |
12 . Red Hot Chili Peppers . Give It Away |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Noel Gallagher takes the lead vocal on ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger,’ marking a notable shift in the band’s dynamic. Despite his brother Liam being the usual frontman, Noel’s vocal performance became a signature part of the track.
2. Patrick Carney, the drummer for The Black Keys, drew upon his personal experiences for ‘Next Girl,’ reflecting the emotional journey after a breakup. This gave the song its raw, heartfelt tone.
3. ‘Fake Empire’ by The National is known for its unusual polyrhythmic piano structure, employing a four-over-three rhythm. This adds a distinctive complexity to an otherwise minimalist backing.
4. Paolo Nutini released ‘Candy’ in 2009 as part of his second album. This song further established his talent in songwriting and vocal expression, achieving chart success in the UK and Italy.
5. ‘Killing The Blues’ is a collaboration between Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Their contrasting musical backgrounds meld harmoniously in this rendition, reflecting their shared exploration of Americana roots.
6. Amy Winehouse’s song ‘Me & Mr. Jones’ refers to the rapper Nas, whose real name is Nasir Jones. The lyrics reflect Winehouse’s candid expressions of frustration over their personal interactions.
7. ‘Gone’ was a pivotal track for *NSYNC, showcasing Justin Timberlake’s range as the sole lead vocalist. It highlighted his emerging prominence in the group and foreshadowed his solo career.
8. ‘Eight Easy Steps’ by Alanis Morissette satirizes the often simplistic nature of self-help advice. The song uses sharp lyrics to critique superficial solutions to complex personal issues.
9. Jennifer Lopez performed ‘Do It Well’ on the UK show Parkinson, part of her promotional efforts for the album *Brave*. This appearance bolstered the song’s international success.
10. Aerosmith premiered ‘Jaded’ at the American Music Awards in 2001, shortly before it captivated audiences at the Super Bowl XXXV halftime show. The track marked a key moment in the band’s enduring career.
11. ‘Don’t Stop’ was released as part of *Forty Licks*, a Rolling Stones compilation that celebrated the band’s legacy. The track maintained their signature rock sound while exploring romantic turbulence.
12. ‘Give It Away’ by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, from 1991, is a testament to the power of altruism, with lyrics inspired by Nina Hagen’s advice. It features the band’s characteristic blend of funk and rock elements.
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